Rise Above This
Seether Lyrics
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Call the clowns, and listen closely, I'm lost without you
Call your name everyday, when I feel so helpless
I've fallen down, but I'll rise above this (rise above this)
Hate your mind, regrets are better left unspoken
For all we know this void will grow
Feels so right but I'll end this all before it gets me
Call your name everyday, when I feel so helpless
I've fallen down (fallen down) but I'll rise above this (rise above this)
Call your name everyday when I seem so helpless
I've fallen down (fallen down) but I'll rise above this (rise above this)
I'll mend myself before it gets me
I'll mend myself before it gets me
I'll mend myself before it gets me
I'll mend myself before it gets me
Call your name everyday, when I feel so helpless
I've fallen down (fallen down) but I'll rise above this (rise above this)
Forty-eight ways to say that I'm feelin' helpless
I've fallen down (fallen down) but I'll rise above this
Rise above this, rise above this, rise above this doubt
The lyrics to Seether's song “Rise Above This” are poignant and reflect on the struggle of rising above one’s personal demons. The first verse talks about how the singer wishes to block out everything around him and that he feels lost without the person he’s addressing in the song. He calls out to the person to hear him out, to listen closely. Every day he feels helpless and he calls out their name. However, despite feeling like he’s fallen down, the singer declares that he will rise above this.
The second verse talks about how the singer hates his mind and regrets things left unsaid. There’s a void, and everything seems to be in vain. He implores the person to not disregard his distress and to not leave him open. However, the singer knows what feels so good is also what’s going to take him down. He resolves to mend himself before his vices claim him. The chorus repeats, declaring his intent to rise above the situation despite feeling helpless.
In essence, the song is a cry for help wrapped in a determination to fight back against one’s own darkness. The lyrics can be interpreted in different ways, but that central message of rising above one’s problems remains a constant theme.
Line by Line Meaning
Take the light, and darken everything around me
I feel so overwhelmed that I want to take away any source of light and make everything dark
Call the clowns, and listen closely, I'm lost without you
I am so lost that I am willing to entertain even clowns just to feel like I have company
Call your name everyday, when I feel so helpless
I keep calling your name because I feel so hopeless and alone without you
I've fallen down, but I'll rise above this (rise above this)
Even though I feel like I've hit rock bottom, I know I can overcome this and come out stronger
Hate your mind, regrets are better left unspoken
I am angry at you for not being here with me, but I know it's not fair to blame you and I don't want to dwell on negative thoughts
For all we know this void will grow / And everything's in vain, distressing you, don't leave me open / Feels so right but I'll end this all before it gets me
I'm afraid of the emptiness consuming me and of losing you, but I know I need to take control and end my suffering before it consumes me entirely
I'll mend myself before it gets me
I'll fix my problems and take care of myself before they get out of hand and hurt me even more
Forty-eight ways to say that I'm feelin' helpless
I feel so helpless that I don't even know how to express it, there are so many ways to describe it
Rise above this, rise above this, rise above this doubt
I need to rise above my doubts and fears and take control of my situation to overcome it
Lyrics © Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: SHAUN WELGEMOED, DALE STEWART, JOHN HUMPHREY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Slyotic
Take the night and darken everything around me
Call the clouds and listen closely, I'm lost without you
Call your name everyday, when I feel so helpless
I'm fallen down but I'll rise above this, rise above this
Hate your mind, regrets are better left unspoken
For all we know this void will grow
And everything's in vain, distressing you, don't leave me open
Feels so right that I'll end this all before it gets me
Call your name everyday, when I feel so helpless
I'm fallen down, but I'll rise above this, rise above this
Call your name everyday when I seem so helpless
I'm fallen down but I'll rise above this rise, rise above this doubt
I'll mend myself before it gets me
I'll mend myself before it gets me
I'll mend myself before it gets me
I'll mend myself before it gets me
Call your name everyday when I feel so helpless
I'm fallen down but I'll rise above this, rise above this
Forty eight ways to say that I'm feeling helpless
Fallen down and I'll rise above this, rise above this
Rise above this, rise above this doubt
@jacquesfrancois4275
Daily reminder to whoever reads this that whatever youre going through, however youre feeling, we can rise above this.
@havinfunfallin9458
I’m just trying to mend myself before it gets me.
@michaelbaker3598
Pay attention to yourself...to the ones that matter the most...for God sakes the news...twitter...texts...are not the heart of the matter( yes I know..Don Henley) Ignore all the outside chatter and focus on what's important to you
@pauldickens2434
Easy to say. I love this song, but everybody's battle is different. I worry about suicide...if I will go to hell...people say that things can't get worse. I NEVER have said that because it always can. And in my case it keeps getting worse. I pray to God every morning and night, not for me, but those around me. I must have been a total piece of shit in my past life.
@playmode3976
Thanks !!
@marvw7799
Thank you
@JackOfShades
Unfortunately, my best friend of 28 years couldn't rise above this. It's been a week already, and I'm basically writing this through so many god damned tears and rum. We both used to jam to Seether and many other bands. But this hits me hard, and with how fresh this is.. it fucking hurts. I'm not one for public displays of anything but, I felt like he needs to be remembered, even if you didn't know him. I miss him, every damn day.
@bluesync1
I'm sorry for your loss. Your best friend may not have been able too, but you can still rise above this. Take care.
@MC22Scott
I hope you are holding up. Your friend is your Guardian Angel and is at peace. You'll be together again - but don't rush it! Savor life, speak up for suicide prevention, and know - you are not alone.
@7travisty
I've been through it. My best friend Jacob gave up in Oct of 2014. In Oct of 2018 my closest cousin April gave up as well. It never sits well or feels better. But I'm living on for them both. That's all we can do.